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"See you soon" in Italian: a presto
a presto
See you soon in Italian is a presto (ah PREH-stoh). It is a friendly goodbye when you expect to meet again soon. Address friends with tu energy; keep the whole phrase a presto.
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How to pronounce a presto
Say it
ah PREH-stoh
/a ˈprɛ.sto/
ah PREH-stoh. Same presto as early/soon, with a light a before it.
"See you soon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a presto | see you soon Casual goodbye with a near next meeting. | Casual goodbye with a near next meeting. |
| ci vediamo presto | we'll see each other soon Slightly fuller farewell. | Slightly fuller farewell. |
| a dopo | see you later (same day) When you'll meet again today. | When you'll meet again today. |
| a domani | see you tomorrow When the next meeting is tomorrow. | When the next meeting is tomorrow. |
How to use a presto in real life
- 1Leaving a café
Grazie del caffè. A presto!
Thanks for the coffee. See you soon!
Whole phrase a presto.
- 2Ending a call
Ok, ci sentiamo. A presto!
Ok, talk soon. See you soon!
Works on the phone too.
- 3After class
Oggi studio a casa. A presto, ragazzi!
I'm studying at home today. See you soon, guys!
Friendly group goodbye.
Mistakes English speakers make with a presto
Incorrect: Presto! (as goodbye)
Correct: A presto!
Alone, presto means early/soon as an adverb. The goodbye needs a presto.
Incorrect: A presto lei!
Correct: Arrivederci. / A presto!
A presto is informal. With strangers prefer arrivederci; do not bolt lei onto a presto.
Good to know
A presto sits between ciao and arrivederci: warm, short, and optimistic. Shopkeepers may say it to regulars; friends pair it with a cheek kiss or a quick wave.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodbye after studying together
ChatPal
Devo correre al treno. A presto!
I have to run for the train. See you soon!
You
A presto! Messaggiami quando arrivi.
See you soon! Message me when you arrive.
ChatPal
Certo. A presto davvero, non tra mesi!
Sure. See you soon for real, not in months!
You
Promesso. A presto e buon viaggio!
Promise. See you soon and have a good trip!
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FAQ
Common questions about "See you soon" in Italian
Is a presto formal?
It is friendly and informal. Use arrivederci with strangers.
Can I say only presto?
Not as a goodbye. Keep a presto together.
What is the difference from a dopo?
A dopo usually means later the same day.
Do I use tu with a presto?
Yes—it fits tu relationships. For Lei, prefer arrivederci.
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